Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations

Questions of Accountability and Autonomy

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Remote Sensing, Science, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Nature
Cover of the book Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations by Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian, Springer International Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian ISBN: 9783319062969
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: August 14, 2014
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian
ISBN: 9783319062969
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: August 14, 2014
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book examines and analyzes issues related to public finance in subnational governments, along with a discussion of case studies on decentralization. Most of the analysis applies to all public goods and services provided by subnational governments, with some placed on the role of subnational governments in the management of environmental resources, notably water and waste

Coverage includes optimal arrangements for sharing fiscal responsibilities among different levels of government, the potential impact of decentralization on the quality of public goods delivery, local governments’ expenditure and revenue choices, and the effect of decentralization on accountability, governance and policy outcomes. The scope of discussion extends to both public finance theory and applied policy debates.

The first chapter, on trends in financing of public services, opens with an explanation of the how and why of government intervention in the economy, the nature and purposes of transfers between and among governments and trends in decentralization. Case studies examine the impact of decentralization in such areas as service delivery, water and sanitation, education and health, and on poverty and income inequality.

Chapter 2 examines public budgets: governance structures, norms and organizational practices, building up understanding of budgets, budget cycles, fiscal revenues from fees and taxes, expenses, debt and political economy issues, rules mandating balanced budgets in government and more.

Chapter 3 discusses issues of accountability and policy outcomes, offering important lessons from recent international experience, including ways to strengthen political, administrative and financial accountability. The concluding chapter recounts lessons from recent international experience and surveys implications for the nexus approach to management of environmental resources.

The information, analysis and expert advice presented here is particularly relevant for developing and emerging countries, where well designed decentralization reforms have a higher potential to improve efficiency in the provision of public services, and to enhance the development of integrated and sustainable strategies for the use of water, soil and waste resources and applications that advance the nexus approach.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book examines and analyzes issues related to public finance in subnational governments, along with a discussion of case studies on decentralization. Most of the analysis applies to all public goods and services provided by subnational governments, with some placed on the role of subnational governments in the management of environmental resources, notably water and waste

Coverage includes optimal arrangements for sharing fiscal responsibilities among different levels of government, the potential impact of decentralization on the quality of public goods delivery, local governments’ expenditure and revenue choices, and the effect of decentralization on accountability, governance and policy outcomes. The scope of discussion extends to both public finance theory and applied policy debates.

The first chapter, on trends in financing of public services, opens with an explanation of the how and why of government intervention in the economy, the nature and purposes of transfers between and among governments and trends in decentralization. Case studies examine the impact of decentralization in such areas as service delivery, water and sanitation, education and health, and on poverty and income inequality.

Chapter 2 examines public budgets: governance structures, norms and organizational practices, building up understanding of budgets, budget cycles, fiscal revenues from fees and taxes, expenses, debt and political economy issues, rules mandating balanced budgets in government and more.

Chapter 3 discusses issues of accountability and policy outcomes, offering important lessons from recent international experience, including ways to strengthen political, administrative and financial accountability. The concluding chapter recounts lessons from recent international experience and surveys implications for the nexus approach to management of environmental resources.

The information, analysis and expert advice presented here is particularly relevant for developing and emerging countries, where well designed decentralization reforms have a higher potential to improve efficiency in the provision of public services, and to enhance the development of integrated and sustainable strategies for the use of water, soil and waste resources and applications that advance the nexus approach.

More books from Springer International Publishing

Cover of the book Kinematic Analysis of Parallel Manipulators by Algebraic Screw Theory by Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian
Cover of the book Frontline Policing in the 21st Century by Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian
Cover of the book Designing Cognitive Cities by Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian
Cover of the book Sound Poetics by Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian
Cover of the book Moodiness in ADHD by Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian
Cover of the book Cloud Computing and Services Science by Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian
Cover of the book Human-Centred Web Adaptation and Personalization by Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian
Cover of the book Sustainable Economic Development by Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian
Cover of the book Wearable Robotics: Challenges and Trends by Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian
Cover of the book Human-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2017 by Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian
Cover of the book Natural Compounds as Therapeutic Agents for Amyloidogenic Diseases by Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian
Cover of the book Simulation Training: Fundamentals and Applications by Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian
Cover of the book Heavy Metal Contamination of Soils by Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian
Cover of the book Apeiron by Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian
Cover of the book Ethiopian Yearbook of International Law 2017 by Linda Gonçalves Veiga, Mathew Kurian, Reza Ardakanian
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy